New hosepipe ban confirmed as region with 350,000 Britons told to stop using water for first time in three decades

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New hosepipe ban confirmed as region with 350,000 Britons told to stop using water for first time in three decades.

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Cambridge Water has confirmed there will be a temporary hosepipe ban put in place for its 350,000 customers.It is the first time in three decades the company has introduced the restriction.The water provider has encouraged residents across Cambridgeshire to only use for "essential purposes at this time".Temperatures are set to exceed 30C across the UK, while some areas in England could hit 36C TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say In a notice on Thursday afternoon, a Cambridge Water spokesman said: "We really need your help.

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Please only use water for essential purposes at this time."For the first time in more than 30 years, we have taken the difficult decision to introduce a temporary hosepipe ban across our Cambridge region."Following one of the driest springs in recent years and exceptionally warm weather throughout the summer so far, demand for water across the region has risen to record levels."The company said its teams are working around the clock to maintain supplies, but local...

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